1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1993 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1993 Ford Sierra is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Sierra (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Sierra weights approximately 275 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Ford Sierra (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1993 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
